1997 Buick park ave, had keys in ignition to the off position, but when I went to start it it would not start, now all my lights and radio still work, and when i was tryin to start it I keep hearing like a clicking sound, I'm thinking it's the starter, can u please help

Check you battery conection. maybe alose wire. clean battery termils.check for lose wire at starter. then if that doesnt work check your starter you can take it to auto zone and they will check it for you for free. but you have to take it off your self

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I am not sure about changing the name as my 2000 park ave. only indicates driver one or driver two. To reset the memory for seat/ mirror position is rather simple: with the ignition on and the car in park, adjust your seat and mirrors to the desired position. Then press and hold the desired button (driver one or two) until you hear a beep, This is the procedure that works on my 2000 park ave. I hope this helps you.

sounds like theres a problem with the ignition switch or the cylinder lock,your going to have to unplug harness connection under dash to see if radio goes out with the chime if it goes out when unpluged then the problem is in ingnition system, most likely its a jammed key sensor in cylinder, start there hope this helps,

Someone put the wrong key (resistor value) in the ignition lock, you will have to disconect the battery for 3 min. Make sure you have the right key. Very important! Make sure the climate control is off before disconecting/conecting the battery.

I just posted my experience in another place on this site but on my 1992 PA the accessories relay stuck closed. This relay is the one that allows you to listen to the radio etc and keep things on until you open the door then all shuts off. When it is stuck closed accessories keep running until your battery drains dead. The relay was replaced and all worked great.

the fuse block is under the dash on the left side just to the right of your emergency brake. you might have to take some plastic off to get to it. I know your key part of the switch is in the steering column but the actual ignition switch is under the dash on top of the steering column . There is a rod that runs from the key part to the switch. But anyway check there and let me know.God Bless Greg